HAND WASHING

When should you wash your hands?

1. Before, during, and after preparing food

2. Before eating food

3. Before and after caring for someone who is sick

4. Before and after treating a cut or wound

5. After using the toilet

6. After changing diapers or cleaning up a child who has used

the toilet

7. After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing

8. After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste

9. After handling pet food or pet treats

10.After touching garbage

How should you wash your hands?

1. Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold),

turn off the tap, and apply soap.

2. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap.

Be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between your

fingers, and under your nails.

3. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer?

Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.

4. Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.

5. Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.

DRINKING MORE WATER

1. Drinking Water Helps Maintain the Balance of Body Fluids.

2. Water Can Help Control Calories.

3. Water Helps Energize Muscles.

4. Water Helps Keep Skin Looking Good.

5. Water Helps Your Kidneys.

6. Water Helps Maintain Normal Bowel Function.

7. Keep the Digestive System Normal.

8. Helps in Weight Loss.

9. Increases Energy & Relieves Fatigue.

10.Improves Skin Complexion.11

HOME CLEANING

1. Reduces allergies: A clean environment ensures to keep the

micro bacteria away to keep you & your family safe from

Allergies

2. Reduces stress: A Clean Home allows itself to breathe in

Fresh Air. It almost seems like everything is in order thereby

reducing stress of unnecessary things.

3. Improves mental state: A clutter free house helps to think

freely and will relieve you out of a confused state. It

strengthens mental power by providing a clarity on goals and

turns a clear focus on them.

4. Less Maintenance and Repairs: A clean house will not let you

bang one thing against the other or May be even avoid

you banging against any other object, thereby leading to

lesser repairs and maintenance. Cleaning also removes out

stains, rust which cause a lot of repairs in Home Appliances.

5. More Productivity: As stated earlier it gives you a focus on

your goals and now that your mind is clutter free, you exactly

know what to concentrate on and this time you will come out

with better results

6. Feel in Control: Now that you know where what is and what's

where, you will feel the power of being in Control.

7. Improves Concentration: Focus and Clarity will boost the

level of interest required to go ahead with the project which

will automatically improve Concentration

8. It's Good For Children

9. You'll be able to find what you need, when you need it.

10. You'll be promoting good health and hygiene.

11. Improves Skin Complexion.

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WALKING (30 MIN A DAY)

1. Walking strengthens your heart.

2. Walking lowers disease risk.

3. Walking helps you lose weight.

4. Walking prevents dementia.

5. Walking tones up legs, bums and Tums.

6. Walking boosts vitamin D.

7. Walking gives you energy.

8. Walking makes you happy.

9. Walking improves circulation.

10. Walking shores up your bones

PREVENTING DISEASE

1. Eat like a champion.

2. Get your cholesterol checked.

3. Watch your blood pressure.

4. Pursue an ideal body mass.

5. Keep safe blood sugar levels.

6. Quit smoking.

7. Sleep well.

8. Keep pace with health screenings.

9. Cut your nails weekly.

10. Wash your hands often.

CLOTHING

1. Hygiene

2. Respectable

3. Self Confidence

4. Comfortable

5. Good looking

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BATHING

1. Reduces muscle tension

2. Improves blood circulation

3. Boosts the immune system.

4. Improves lung function.

5. Induces sleep.

BRUSHING

1. Maintaining a fresh breath.

2. Prevents gum disease.

3. Reduces your chances of getting a heart attack or stroke.

4. Removes teeth stains.

5. Prevent or minimise Diabetes.

BAD HABITS

1. Biting nails.

2. Coming late to school.

3. Teasing.

4. Disturbing in class.

5. Not doing home work properly.

DOG BITES

1. Place a clean towel over the injury to stop any bleeding.

2. Try to keep the injured area elevated.

3. Wash the bite carefully with soap and water.

4. Apply a sterile bandage to the wound.

5. Apply antibiotic ointment to the injury every day to prevent

infection.

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FIRE AND SAFETY

KITCHEN SAFETY

1. Make sure all wires, cords and plugs on your appliances are

not frayed and that the plugs have 3-prong grounded

connections. This would include coffee makers, toasters,

blenders, microwaves, mixers, etc.

2. Don't leave the kitchen with pots & pans cooking on the stove.

Make sure to turn off burners as soon as you take the pot off.

3. Keep dish towels, pot holders and oven mitts away from the

stove.

4. Keep a fire extinguisher in or near the kitchen, but not near the

stove or the heater.

5. Keep emergency numbers handy – 911 is easy to remember,

but phone numbers to Poison Control might take longer.

6. Be sure appliances are unplugged before touching sharp

edges (blenders, can openers, mixers, etc.).

7. Be careful about sharp edges: Knife, scissors, broken glass,

potato peeler, etc.

8. Never ever, ever leave cooking foods unattended – not even

for a minute.

9. Clean up spills immediately – floors are slippery when wet.

10. Keep young children out of the kitchen while cooking.

ELECTRICITY MANAGEMENT

1. Turn off unnecessary lights

2. Use natural light

3. Use task lighting

4. Fix that leaky faucet

5. Unplug unused electronics

6. Off the desktop computer when not in use

7. Be strategic with window coverings

8. Reduce heat in the kitchen

9. Wash laundry in cold water

10. Do not leave AC on for whole day5

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

1. DON'T plug a bunch of stuff into one outlet or extension cord.

It could damage the electrical system in your house or even

cause a fire.

2. Make sure all electric cords are tucked away, neat and tidy.

Pets might chew on electrical cords, and people might trip and

fall.

3. DON'T ever climb the fence around an electrical substation.

If a ball or pet gets inside the fence, ask a grown-up to call the

electric company - they'll come and get it out for you.

4. DON'T yank an electrical cord from the wall.

Pulling on a cord can damage the appliance, the plug or the

outlet.

5. Fly your kite far away from power lines or substations.

The kite and the string may conduct electricity - sending it right

through you to the ground.

6. Ask a grown-up for help when you need to use something that is

related to electricity.

7. DO look up and look out for power lines before you climb a tree.

The electricity can go right through the tree branch - and right

through you!

8. Have a grown-up put safety caps on all unused electrical

outlets.

Covering outlets will also help save energy by stopping cold

drafts.

9. Remind your mom or dad to watch out for power lines when

they're using a ladder, chainsaw or other outdoor equipment.

10. Keep electrical stuff far away from water.

Most electrical accidents around the house happen when

people use electricity near water.

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FIRE EXTINGUISHER

Fire extinguishers play a crucial role in protecting the environment

due to their proven ability to fight fires while they are at their very early

stages.

Class B fires involve flammable or combustible liquids such as

gasoline, kerosene and common organic solvents used in the

laboratory

Children should be away from matchboxes and lighters

1. Keep children at least 3 feet away from stoves, heaters or anything

that gets hot. Keep smoking materials locked up in a high place.

2. Never leave cigarette lighters or match box where children can

reach them.

3. Never play with lighters or match box when you are with your

children.

4. Teach your child to STOP, DROP and ROLL, if their clothes have

caught fire.

5. Always supervise children near open fires, candles, paraffin lamps

and portable stoves.

6. Always store match box and lighters safely, out of reach of children.

7. Keep anything that can catch fire, e.g. clothing, tablecloths, away

from open flames.

8. Immediately extinguish wood and coal fires with water when

you have finished using them.

9. Immediately extinguish paraffin, oil or petrol fires with sand or a fire

extinguisher.

10. Keep all matches and lighters up high, out of the sight and reach of

children

11. Teach children not to play with fire or match box. Make sure they

understand that match box are not toys and fires can burn. Teach

them to stay away from anything that can burn: heaters, fires,

barbecues, lighted candles, crackers and irons.

12. NEVER leave a child alone in a room with an open fire, burning

candle or lamp. Such glowing objects are fascinating to a young

child. They might also start a fire.

13. Elders should be with children while they fire crackers.

14. Water, sand or fire extinguisher should be kept while burning

crackers in case for emergency.

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HOW TO ESCAPE IN CASE OF FIRE AT HOME

1. Make sure everyone in the household can unlock all doors

and windows quickly, even in the dark.

2. If you live in an apartment building, use the stairways to

escape.

3. Never use the elevator during a fire. The elevator may stop

between floors or take you to a floor where the fire is burning.

4. If you live in a two-story home and you must escape through a

second-story window, be sure there is a safe way to reach the

ground.

5. Make special arrangements for children, older adults, and

people with disabilities.

6. Doors need to be tested before opening them. If the door is

warm, use another escape route. If the door is cool open with

caution.

7. Put your shoulder against the door and open it slowly. Be

prepared to slam it shut if there is smoke or flame on the other

side.

8. If you are trapped, close all doors between you and the fire.

Stuff the cracks around the doors to keep out smoke.

9. Wait at a window and signal for help with a light-colour cloth or

a flashlight.

10. If there is a phone in the room, call 911 and tell them exactly

where you are.

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NOT TO BURN ANYTHING IN OPEN SPACE

1. Open burning pollutes the air and can make it difficult for

people with respiratory problems to breathe.

2. When the air is stagnant, open burning can create smoke and

odor nuisances – and health risks – for nearby residents,

particularly in populated areas.

3. On “good air” days, existing pollution levels are low and air

circulates well. During the “open burning season” (which runs

from January 15 to May 1), open burning is allowed

in Massachusetts only on days when BOTH air quality and fire

safety conditions are acceptable.

4. Local fire departments make decisions about fire safety, and

MassDEP decides whether the air quality on each day is good

enough to allow open burning

5. MassDEP's Air Pollution Regulation (310 CMR 7.07)

authorizes the Department to prohibit open burning on days

when it may cause or contribute to a condition of air

pollution.

6. MassDEP develops a daily air quality forecast based on

models and analyses from the National Weather Service, and

on data from state and regional air quality monitors.

7. In general, “no burn” announcements are issued when: The

Air Quality Index for Massachusetts and nearby areas of

upwind states is “moderate” or higher early in the morning.

8. The weather forecast is for light winds, which will not mix

smoke from fires with cleaner air, allowing the smoke to linger

over neighborhoods, and Air flow into Massachusetts is

coming from the southwest, which draws in polluted air from

urban areas south and west of Massachusetts and can raise

pollution levels here.

9. In these conditions, smoke from open burning will add pollution

to air that is already polluted, making a bad situation worse.

10. Adults with respiratory conditions (e.g., asthma) and heart

problems and children can be especially affected by air

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PROPER WAY TO BUST CRACKERS

1. Always burst crackers under the supervision of adults

2. Look for an open space and ensure there are no combustible

and inflammatory things around. If so remove them at once

3. Ensure that you wear a cotton outfit

4. Use a sparkler, agarbathi or a long fire wood to burst a cracker

as they keep you at a safe distance and do not possess open

flames

5. Strictly avoid using matches and lighters for bursting crackers

as they have open flames which can be dangerous

6. Read the label on the crackers and follow the instructions

carefully.

7. Never ignite aerial fireworks (like rockets) if there is any

overhead obstruction present like trees and wires etc.

8. Never ever leave a lit match, agarbathi or sparkler near

unused crackers.

9. Avoid bursting fire works on main roads

10. Never ever light a cracker in your hand. See to it that you put it

down and ignite it.

11. Do not throw fireworks at people

12. Never try to burst crackers indoors or from inside a vehicle.

13. Keep first aid and a bucket full of water handy.

14. Do not have fireworks in your pocket while igniting another

15. When crackers take time or do not ignite immediately, do not

indulge in trying to burst them. Rush to a safe place

immediately. Throw some water to diffuse them.

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WATER MANAGEMENT

1. Turn off the tap when you brush your teeth – this can save 6

litres of water per minute.

2. Place a cistern displacement device in your toilet cistern to

reduce the volume of water used in each flush. You can get one

of these from your water provider.

3. Take a shorter shower. Shower can use anything between 6

and 45 litres per minute.

4. Always use full loads in your washing machine and dishwasher

– these cuts out unnecessary washes in between.

5. Fix a dripping tap. A dripping tap can waste 15 litres of water a

day, or 5,500 litres of water a year.

6. Install a water butt to your drainpipe and use the water

collected to water your plants, clean your car and wash your

windows.

7. Water your garden with a watering can rather than a hosepipe.

A hosepipe uses 1,000 litres of water an hour. Mulching your

plants (with bark chippings, heavy compost or straw) and

watering in the early morning and late afternoon will reduce

evaporation and also save water.

8. Fill a jug with tap water. In spite of using water often, fill bottles

with water and keep it for further use. This will help to avoid flow

of more water.

9. Install a water meter. When you're paying your utility provider

for exactly how much water you use, laid out in an itemised bill,

there's an incentive to waste less of the stuff.

10. Invest in water-efficient goods when you need to replace

household products. You can buy water-efficient

showerheads, taps, toilets, washing machines, dishwashers

and many other water-saving products.

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PLANT MANAGEMENT

1. An average size tree creates sufficient oxygen in one year

to provide oxygen for a family of four.

2. Planting trees in the right place around buildings and homes

can cut air- conditioning costs up to 50 percent.

3. Planting trees for the environment is good as they are

renewable, biodegradable and recyclable.

4. If we plant 20 million trees, the earth will get with 260 million

more tons of oxygen.

5. One acre of trees can remove up to 2.6 tons of Carbon

Dioxide each year.

6. During photosynthesis, trees and other plants absorb carbon

dioxide and give off oxygen.

7. Trees keep in cheek the air and water pollution.

8. Why planting trees is important is evident as they are the

natural habitat of the animals and birds, as well as many

endangered species.

9. Planting trees means more wood and paper products which

can be easily recycled.

10. A newly planted whole forest can change tones of

atmospheric carbon into wood and other fibrous tissue, thus

reducing global warming.

SOME FACTS ABOUT CIGARETTE SMOKE

1. Nicotine – an addictive drug that affects brain and muscle

activity and increases your blood pressure, making your

heart work harder

2. Carbon monoxide – a poisonous gas that replaces oxygen in

your blood, making your heart beat faster

3. Tar – a sticky substance that coats your lungs like soot in a

chimney, making it harder for you to breathe, and that contains

dozens of chemicals that cause cancer.

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WASTE MANAGEMENT

1. Bring reusable bags and containers when shopping, travelling,

or packing lunches or leftovers.

2. Choose products that are returnable, reusable, or refillable

over single-use items.

3. Avoid individually wrapped items, snack packs, and single-

serve containers. Buy large containers of items or from bulk

bins whenever practical.

4. Be aware of double-packaging - some "bulk packages" are just

individually wrapped items packaged yet again and sold as a

bulk item.

5. Purchase items such as dish soap and laundry detergents in

concentrate forms.

6. Compost food scraps and yard waste. Food and yard waste

accounts for about 11 percent of the garbage thrown away in

the Twin Cities metro area. Many types of food scraps, along

with leaves and yard trimmings, can be combined in your

backyard compost bin.

7. Reduce the amount of unwanted mail you receive. The

average resident in America receives over 30 pounds of junk

mail per year.

8. Shop at second-hand stores. You can find great used and

unused clothes at low cost to you and the environment. Buy

quality clothing that won't wear out and can be handed down,

whether to other people you know or on to a thrift store.

9. Buy items made of recycled content, and use and reuse them

as much as you can. For instance, use both sides of every

page of a notebook before moving on to the next clean

notebook. Use unneeded, printed on printer paper for a

scratch pad.

10. Also, remember that buying in bulk rather than individual

packages will save you lots of money and reduce waste!

Packaging makes up to 30% of the weight and 50% of trash by

volume. Buy juice, snacks, and other lunch items in bulk and

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ORGANIC MANAGEMENT

1. Healthier farm workers.

2. They improve plant growth and physiological activities of

plants.

3. In the long term, organic farms save energy and protect the

environment.

4. It can slow down global warming.

5. There is an increasing consumer are willing to pay more for

organic foods.

6. More animals and plants can live in the same place in a

natural way. This is called biodiversity.

7. Pollution of ground water will be reduced.

8. They reduce the need for purchased inputs.

9. Poison-free. Food Tastes Better. Food Keeps Longer

10. Organic fertilizer is considered as complete plant food.

11. Organic manures produce optimal condition in the soil for

high yields and good quality crops.

PLASTIC FREE ENVIRONMENT

1. Carry reusable shopping bags.

2. Use reusable beverage mugs

3. Use reusable/ cloth shopping bags

4. Don't drink water/juice from plastic bottles

5. Shopping for organic clothes

6. Swap sponges

7. Use candles/incense sticks for fresher air

8. Say NO to straw

9. Reduce use of electronics

10. Cloth diapers are comfy and 'green'

11. Look away from packaged foods

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POLLUTION MANAGEMENT

1. Using smokeless sources of energy like smokeless stoves,

which use biogas, solar energy, etc will reduce pollution.

2. Using devices for filtering smoke in chimneys of factories and

powerhouses.

3. Planting more trees.

4. Locating industries away from residential areas.

5. Strictly checking pollution levels in automobiles' exhaust

emission.

6. Adequate sewage and industrial waste treatment in sewage

treatment plants before dumping them into river bodies.

7. Recycling-various products should be recycled instead of

dumping them into rivers, e.g., biogas can be made from city

waste.

8. Proper solid waste disposal like sanitary landfill.

9. Using limited amounts of fertilizers and pesticides.

10. Avoiding polythene bags.

STOP, LOOK & CROSS

RED - STOP

YERLLOW - READY TO GO

GREEN - GO

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TRAFFIC SIGNS AND ROAD SAFETY

Traffic signs are the silent speakers on the road. Be it the

person behind the wheel or a pedestrian, having a sound

knowledge about road safety is absolutely necessary for all before

hitting the roads.

Traffic signs give information about the road conditions ahead,

provide instructions to be followed at the major crossroads or

junctions, warn or guide drivers, and ensure proper functioning of

road traffic. Being unaware of road signs is akin to throwing

caution to the wind. It can lead to loss of life and property. A person

is supposed to be familiar (get through a written or oral test) with

the traffic signs and symbols before acquiring a driving license in

India.

Road safety signs are primarily of three types:

1. Mandatory Signs: These signs are used to ensure free

movement of traffic and make the road users cognisant of

certain laws and regulations, restrictions and prohibitions.

Violation of these signs is an offence, as per law.

2. Cautionary Signs: These signs make the road users

conscious of hazardous conditions on the road beforehand.

The drivers, accordingly, take necessary actions to handle the

situation.

3. Informatory Signs: These signs guide the road users about

destinations, distance, alternative routes, and prominent

locations like food joints, public toilets, nearby hospitals, etc.

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THE DO's

1. DO always wear your seat belt.

2. DO keep children in tested and approved car seats, no matter

how much they beg or plead to get out. If you need, take

frequent breaks so that little ones can stretch their legs.

3. DO review the official rules of the road for your jurisdiction

periodically, and follow them always.

4. DO follow the speed limits.

5. DO pay attention when you are driving, even if you are familiar

with the area. A surprising number of accidents happen only

blocks from home!

6. DO be courteous toward other drivers.

7. DO give pedestrians the right-of-way in crosswalks.

8. DO make room for bicycles.

9. DO pay for your parking tickets or traffic tickets on time,

unless you plan to contest them.

10. DO keep a winter survival kit in your car for bad weather

conditions. A good survival kit should contain a cell phone,

matches, flares, a working flashlight, food, water, and

blankets.

11. DO make sure that your spare tire is in your car and that you

have a working jack.

12. DO make time for routine preventative maintenance on your

car. Breakdowns can be dangerous and costly.

13. DO plan your route out in advance for long car trips and keep a

map or atlas in the car in case you get lost.

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THE DON'Ts

1. DON'T drink alcohol and drive, and don't get in a car with a

driver who has been drinking or using drugs.

2. DON'T make assumptions about what other drivers are going

to do. Just because someone has their turn signal on does

not mean they are actually going to turn. They may be like the

rest of us, and have forgotten that it is on!

3. DON'T assume that other cars know what you are doing,

either. Make sure that you use your turn signals and give

yourself, and the cars around you, plenty of room to

maneuver.

4. DON'T tailgate other cars, pass on shoulders, fail to yield, run

stoplights or stop signs (even if no one else seems to be

around), or break any other rules of the road on purpose. If you

act like you are above the law when you operate a car, you will

sooner, rather than later, find out that you are not.

5. DON'T play your car stereo so loudly that you are disruptive to

others, or so loudly that you are unable to hear train signals or

emergency vehicle sirens.

6. DON'T talk on your cell phone and drive at the same time. If

you need to make or answer a telephone call while you are

driving, pull over at a safe place, use the phone, and then

resume your journey.

7. DON'T engage in other activities, while driving, that distract

your attention or reduce your reaction time. Eating, changing

clothes, or putting on makeup while driving is dangerous. In

some states, if you are caught doing these things while driving

you can be cited for "driver inattention" and given a ticket.

8. DON'T treat a car like it is a toy. It is not. Don't use your car to

play chicken, race, or give another car a friendly "tap."

9. DON'T let your emotions and frustrations get the best of you.

Don't engage in road rage, no matter how irritating another

driver might be to you.

10. DON'T leave valuables in your car, especially in places where

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HOW TO AVOID RASH DRIVING

1. Allot plenty of time to get to your final destination.

2. Always wear your glasses or contact lenses when driving.

3. Keep road rage in check..

4. Be aware of your surroundings.

5. Keep a safe distance.

6. Don't drive distracted.

7. Follow traffic laws.

8. Keep your hands positioned properly on the steering wheel.

HOW TO PARK PROPERLY

1. Try and avoid parking beside a vehicle with a child seat on that

side, a young child returning to the car can quickly open a door

without thinking, hitting your car parked beside.

2. Avoid parking beside a large vehicle like a van or 4WD that

may obstruct your view when you go to leave the parking spot.

3. If the car park is empty, park away from other cars, this will

also make your car less attractive to car thieves. Parking at

the other end of the carpark provides valuable exercise.

4. If parking at night or it will be dark when you return park in a

well lit area, for both personal security and theft prevention.

5. The choice parking spot is where only one car can park beside

such as at the end of the row beside the garden bed or kerb.

6. Park in the middle of the allotted space, not too far in either.

Other cars might arrive and park beside your car. Never try

and park taking up 2 spaces, someone will always try and fill

the gap.

7. Your insurance company would prefer that you never park on

the street overnight, but if doing so make sure you park facing

the correct direction. The tail-lights reflect approaching

headlights making your car more visible. If your car is

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EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

1. Stop Immediately and Do Not Leave the Scene of the

Accident.

2. Call the Police. Seek Medical Attention Fast.

3. Ensure everyone is safe

4. The first thing to do is to call ambulance immediately. Do it

yourself or ask somebody else to do in the meanwhile .

5. Stay at the site as the emergency team might need your help

to reach the location..Staying calm yourself is equally

important.

6. Check if the person is conscious or not. If he is not conscious

or even dizzy, there could be chances that he has been hit on

head. Please take special care of head all the time .

7. The head should never be left hanging or unsupported.

8. Gently lift the victim and place on a blanket /sheet if available.

Move the person to the side of the road. Do not lift him with his

limbs .If sheet is not available ,make sure that the person's

head, neck and back is supported all the time while you take

him to hospital.

9. Drive the person directly to a nearby hospital if you expect the

ambulance to take time .

10.That should be done only if you feel that the situation is very

dire, wait for emergency team to arrive otherwise.

11. Do not try to do CPR if you are not trained enough. Don't put

unnecessary pressure on the chest.

12. Bystanders have to come to the rescue of accident victims

because of the importance of golden hour. Majority of deaths

take place in India because of lack of emergency medical care

within the first crucial hour of the accident.

13. So please be a responsible human being and citizen next time

and take the person immediately to a well equipped trauma

centre to save a precious life for their loved ones !!

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TSUNAMI MANAGEMENT

1. Continue listening to a NOAA Weather Radio, Coast Guard

emergency frequency station, or other reliable source for

emergency information. The tsunami may have damaged

roads, bridges, or other places that may be unsafe.

2. Help injured or trapped persons. Give first aid where

appropriate. Call for help. Do not move seriously injured

persons unless they are in immediate danger of further injury.

3. Use the telephone only for emergency calls. Telephone lines

are frequently overwhelmed in disaster situations. They need

to be clear for emergency calls to get through.

4. Stay out of the building if waters remain around it. Tsunami

waters, like flood waters, can undermine foundations,

causing buildings to sink, floors to crack, or walls to collapse.

5. When re-entering buildings or homes, use extreme caution.

Tsunami-driven flood waters may have damaged buildings

where you least expect it. Carefully watch every step you

take.

6. Use battery-powered lanterns or flashlights when examining

buildings. Battery- powered lighting is the safest and easiest,

preventing fire hazard for the user, occupants, and building.

7. Examine walls, floors, doors, staircases, and windows to

make sure that the building is not in danger of collapsing.

8. Check for gas leaks. If you smell gas or hear a blowing or

hissing noise, open a window and quickly leave the building.

Turn off the gas using the outside main valve if you can,

and call the gas company from a neigh bour home. If you turn

off the gas for any reason, it must be turned back on by a

professional.

9. Look for electrical system damage. If you see sparks or

broken or frayed wires, or if you smell burning insulation, turn

off the electricity at the main fuse box or circuit breaker. If

you have to step in water to get to the fuse box or circuit

breaker, call an electrician first for advice. Electrical

equipment should be checked and dried before being

returned to service.

10. Open the windows and doors to help dry the building.

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CYCLONE MANAGEMENT

1. Listen to local radio for official warnings or go to the social

media alerts page.

2. Be careful of fallen power lines and trees, broken sewerage

and water pipes, loose roof sheeting and other debris.

3. Follow warnings and directions

4. Not make unnecessary telephone calls

5. Wear strong footwear and clothing

6. Flooding can occur after a cyclone. Use local alerts and

warning systems to get information and expert informed

advice.

7. Stay away from damaged areas and properties.

8. Don't use electrical appliances that have been wet until

they've been checked for safety by a professional.

9. Drinking water may be contaminated, so listen out for news

reports to confirm whether the community's water supply is

safe to drink.

10. Stay away from damaged power lines, fallen trees and flood

waters.

THE RISKS OF CIGARETTE SMOKING

If you smoke, your risk of:

1. Heart attack is increased by two to six times

2. Coronary heart disease is increased if you are a woman using

the contraceptive pill

3. Stroke is increased by three times

4. Peripheral arterial disease, which can lead to gangrene, is

increased by more than five times.

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FLOOD MANAGEMENT

1. Listen for news reports to learn whether the community's

water supply is safe to drink.

2. Avoid flood waters; water may be contaminated by oil,

gasoline, or raw sewage. Water may also be electrically

charged from underground or downed power lines.

3. Avoid moving water.

4. Be aware of areas where flood waters have receded. Roads

may have weakened and could collapse under the weight of

a car.

5. Stay away from downed power lines, and report them to the

power company.

6. Stay out of any building if it is surrounded by flood waters.

7. Use extreme caution when entering buildings; there may be

hidden damage, particularly in foundations.

8. Service damaged septic tanks, cesspools, pits, and leaching

systems as soon as possible. Damaged sewage systems

are serious health hazards.

9. Stay on firm ground. Moving water only 6 inches deep can

sweep you off your feet. Standing water may be electrically

charged from underground or downed power lines.

10. Stay out of any building if it is surrounded by flood waters.

AVOID INTAKE OF DRUGS

1. Abstinence

2. Take time for yourself

3. Live a healthy, well-balanced life

4. Learn coping mechanisms

5. Spend time with (the right) friends and family

6. Learn to handle peer pressure

7. Education

8. Engage in mindfulness activities

9. Use medication only as prescribed24

LANDSLIDE MANAGEMENT

1. Stay away from the slide area. There may be danger of

additional slides.

2. Check for injured and trapped persons near the slide, without

entering the direct slide area. Direct rescuers to their locations.

3. Help a neighbour who may require special assistance-infants,

elderly people, and people with disabilities. Elderly people and

people with disabilities may require additional assistance.

People who care for them or who have large families may need

additional assistance in emergency situations.

4. Listen to local radio or television stations for the latest

emergency information.

5. Watch for flooding, which may occur after a landslide or debris

flow. Floods sometimes follow landslides and debris flows

because they may both be started by the same event.

6. Look for and report broken utility lines to appropriate

authorities.

7. Reporting potential hazards will get the utilities turned off as

quickly as possible, preventing further hazard and injury.

8. Check the building foundation, chimney, and surrounding land

for damage. Damage to foundations, chimneys, or surrounding

land may help you assess the safety of the area.

9. Replant damaged ground as soon as possible since erosion

caused by loss of ground cover can lead to flash flooding.

10. Seek the advice of a geotechnical expert for evaluating

landslide hazards or designing corrective techniques to reduce

landslide risk. A professional will be able to advise you of the

best ways to prevent or reduce landslide risk, without

creating further hazard.

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DROUGHT MANAGEMENT

1. Try to collect as much rainwater as you can. This collected

rainwater can later be used for watering plants. It is not

advisable to drink rainwater though. However, it can be

used for bathing purposes once boiled.

2. Take shorter baths and showers. A lot of water is wasted

when the shower is left turned on. It is advisable to wash

quickly and to only use water to wet and rinse off your body.

Bathing small children together would also save water.

3. Do not waste water while brushing teeth. Water should only

be used to rinse the mouth and to wet the toothbrush.

Again, let children brush their teeth together.

4. Use dishwashers and washing machines for fully loads

only. If the dishes need to be hand washed, do not use

running water; instead wash the dishes using water in tubs.

5. Do not flush tissues. Instead, throw them in the trash.

6. Do not waste water while waiting for hot water. Instead,

collect and save it. This water can then be used to wash the

dishes, or to water the plants.

7. To prepare your lawn for a drought, plant flowers and

shrubs with similar watering needs together. This helps in

reducing water wasted. Also, remember to take care of

the weed in your lawn; weeds also take up the water when

competing with other plants.

8. Save water. Repair all the faucets that drip, and fix any

leaks in the pipes in the household. This will not only save

more than 100 hundred gallons per week, but will also reduce

the water bill.

9. Install rain catch system. Turn water off when not in use.

Reuse water that would have been wasted.

10. Put a water rationing plan in place in the event of a water

shortage.

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NATURAL HAZARDS

1. If you or someone you know are bitten, try to see and

remember the colour and shape of the snake, which can help

with treatment of the snake bite.

2. Keep the bitten person still and calm. This can slow down the

spread of venom if the snake is poisonous.

3. Seek medical attention as soon as possible.

4. Apply first aid if you cannot get the person to the hospital right

away.

5. Lay or sit the person down with the bite below the level of the

heart.

6. Wash the bite with soap and water as soon as possible. You

want to remove as much of the snake's spit as you can.

7. Keep the bitten area below the heart. This is done to slow the

flow of the venom.

8. Take off any rings or watches. The venom is going to make

you swell, and jewellery might cut off your circulation.

9. Tightly wrap a bandage two to four inches above the bite. If

you can't reach medical care within 30 minutes, wrap a

bandage around the bitten appendage. This is to assist

in reducing the flow of venom. You want to make it tight, but

not too tight as to completely cut off the appendage's

circulation. That will only cause tissue damage.

10. If you have a snake bite kit, place the suction device over the

bite to help draw the venom out of the wound. Leave on for a

maximum of ten minutes. If used properly, a suction device

can remove up to 30% of the venom.

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QUIT SMOKING AND IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH

Within one day of quitting smoking:

1. Your heart rate slows down and your blood pressure drops

slightly

2. Carbon monoxide is out of your blood

3. Oxygen levels in your blood rise.

Within two to three months:

1. Your ability to smell and taste improves

2. Your lungs regain the ability to clean themselves, so you can

cough up mucus

3. The blood flow to your hands and feet improves, so they won't

get so cold.

Within one year:

1. Your risk of heart attack is greatly reduced

2. If you smoked a packet of 25s a day, you would have saved

over $4,500.

Within two to six years:

1. Your risk of developing coronary heart disease returns to a

similar level as that of a non-smoker.

EFFECTS OF ALCOHOL ON THE LUNGS

1. It interferes with the normal functioning of the lung tissue so

that it is more susceptible to injury.

2. It causes disruption among certain proteins that are required

to keep fluid out of the lung.

3. It lowers the immune defences in the lung

4. It reduces levels of glutathione, an antioxidant that is needed

to protect the lungs. When levels of this antioxidant are low,

there is a much higher chance of cell death in the lungs.

5. It can increase the risk that people will develop lung cancer.

6. It may impair gag reflex and cilia function, which makes it

easier for infections to get into the lung.

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COMPLICATIONS OF ALCOHOLIC LUNG

DISEASE

1. Pneumonia occurs due to an infection in the lungs. Those who

have alcoholic lung disease are believed to be more at risk to

this type of infection.

2. Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is considered a

medical emergencybecause it can so easily lead to death. The

individual who develops ARDS will have trouble breathing,

and this means they will not be able to get enough oxygen into

their blood stream.

3. People who have developed alcoholic lung disease are more

at risk of developing ARDS, up to twice the likelihood of those

who do not abuse alcohol.

4. If the individual has any type of lung problem already, then this

will be complicated by alcoholic lung. This means that they are

more likely to suffer serious complications because of this

problem.

OTHER DANGERS ASSOCIATED WITH

ALCOHOL ABUSE

1. Alcoholic liver disease

2. Mental health problems such as depression

3. Likelihood of committing suicide

4. Death from alcohol poisoning if the amount of this substance in

their blood stream becomes too high

5. Digestive problems

6. Heart damage

7. Nutritional deficiencies, which in turn cause alcoholic

dementia and other problems

8. Likelihood of becoming victim of a violent crime

9. Suffering accidents injuries as a result of inebriation

10. Increased risk of developing diabetes

11. Developing alcoholism can completely destroy everything

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HOW TO AVOID ALCOHOLIC LUNG DISEASE

1. Keep to the recommended levels for safe consumption of

alcohol, one drink per day for women and two drinks per day

for men. Those who are under 21 or pregnant should

avoid alcohol completely.

2. If people are older than 65 years of age, they should stick to

one drink per day. For the purpose of safe alcohol

consumption a drink is considered to be a standard beer, glass

of wine, or standard shot of spirits.

3. If people have problems controlling their intake of alcohol they

should stop drinking altogether.

4. Those individuals who already have any type of lung problem

should be particularly careful around alcohol.

5. Those people who smoke cigarettes should give these up.

AVOID FRIENDS WHO HAS HABITS LIKE THIS

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DANGERS OF TAKING DRUGS

1. Weaken the immune system, increasing susceptibility to

infections.

2. Cause cardiovascular conditions ranging from abnormal

heart rate to heart attacks. Injected drugs can also lead to

collapsed veins and infections of the blood vessels and

heart valves.

3. Cause nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

4. Cause the liver to have to work harder, possibly causing

significant damage or liver failure.

5. Cause seizures, stroke and widespread brain damage that

can impact all aspects of daily life by causing problems with

memory, attention and decision-making, including

sustained mental confusion and permanent brain damage.

6. Produce global body changes such as breast development in

men, dramatic fluctuations in appetite and increases in body

temperature, which may impact a variety of health conditions

7. All drugs of abuse - nicotine, cocaine, marijuana, and others -

affect the brains "reward" circuit, which is part of the limbic

system.

8. Drugs hijack this "reward" system, causing unusually large

amounts of dopamine to flood the system.

9. This flood of dopamine is what causes the "high" or euphoria

associated with drug abuse.

10. Blood-borne diseases like hepatitis or HIV (inject able drugs)

high blood pressure (cocaine, meth, PCP).

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COMMUNICATE WITH OTHERS

1. Pause before responding.

2. Be trustworthy and honest.

3. Don't rush communication.

4. Adapt your ideas to others.

5. Stay in the moment.

6. Pay attention to non-verbal cues.

7. Intend to understand.

8. Be patient and open-minded.

9. Follow up after communicating.

10. Ask for feedback from others.

PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT

1. Know Thyself

2. Discover Your Strengths and Weaknesses

3. Practice the Skill of Positive Thinking

4. Identify Fear and Overcome it

5. Increase the Levels of Your Confidence

6. Boost Your Social Life

7. Be Humorous and Fun

8. Meditation

9. Be Yourself – (Your “BEST” Self)

10. The Magnitude of Gratitude

SKILL DEVELOPMENT

1. Be curious

2. Develop your learning skill

3. Be a versatility

4. Find your role models

5. Find your mentors

6. Get feedback through real projects

7. Shorten your learning cycle

8. Challenge yourself to teach it to others

9. Be patient

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PHONE MANNERS

1. Be in control of your phone, don't let it control you!

2. Speak softly.

3. Be courteous to those you are with; turn off your phone if it will

be interrupting a conversation or activity.

4. Watch your language, especially when others can overhear

you.

5. Avoid talking about personal or confidential topics in a public

place.

6. If it must be on and it could bother others, use the “silent” mode

and move away to talk.

7. Don't make calls in a library, theatre, church, or from your table

in a restaurant.

8. Don't text during class or a meeting at your job.

9. Private info can be forwarded, so don't text it.

10. NEVER drive and use your phone at the same time.

MONEY MANAGEMENT (SAVE AND SPEND)

1. Plan your purchases in advance

2. Avoid impulse purchases

3. Pay in full and in cash

4. Don't be fooled by marketing

5. Wait for sales and discounts

6. Take all the costs into account.

7. Compile a weekly menu and shopping list

8. Learn tips for saving money on food

9. Create a budget

10. Don't spend money unnecessarily.

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AVOID FEAR

1. Breathing is the short circuit for anxiety

2. Take time out

3. Breathe through panic

4. Face your fears

5. Don't try to be perfect

6. Prepare for peaceful performance

7. Use a different part of your brain

8. Get control of your imagination

9. Use the AWARE technique

MEDITATION

1. Meditation reduces stress

2. It improves concentration

3. It encourages a healthy lifestyle

4. The practice increases self-awareness

5. It increases happiness

6. Meditation increases acceptance

7. It slows aging

8. Confidentiality

9. The focus is on needs and interests

10. Changes attitude toward life

SUICIDE

Some of the negative life experiences that may cause

depression, and some other causes for depression, include:

1. The death of a loved one.

2. A divorce, separation, or breakup of a relationship.

3. A serious illness.

4. Intense emotional pain.

5. Loss of hope.

6. Being victimized (domestic violence, rape, assault, etc).

7. Sexual abuse.

8. Feeling helpless.

9. Inability to deal with a perceived "humiliating" situation.

10. Inability to deal with a perceived "failure."

11. A feeling of not being accepted by family, friends, or society.

12. A horrible disappointment.

13. Bullying. (Adults, as well as children, can be bullied.)34

LEARNING PROCESS

1. Use Learning Taxonomies

Use learning taxonomies -- and not just one -- to illuminate

understanding more clearly. Seek out multiple resources to guide

your instructional design. This should include assessment. Move

beyond "pass or fail," or even "A-F," to "can define and apply, but

has trouble analyzing.”

2. Use Concept Maps

Use concept maps, and use them a lot. Have students map, chart,

diagram or otherwise visually represent their own learning

pathways and changes in their own understanding. Find ways for

them to express what they do and don't understand, where they

started, where they are, and where they might be going.

3. Use a Variety of Assessment Forms

If this is the only way you personalize learning, give it a shot.

Assess student performances, writing, concept maps, drawings,

interviews, projects, or maybe quick Integra videos followed by

short written responses. You can even allow students to choose

their own assessment as you challenge them to prove not just if

they get it, but how.

4. Build Met cognition into Units

Prime the pump by assigning students quick writing prompts

about their own thinking. Model what met cognition

looks/sounds/feels like. Have students share their thinking. Allow

them to express themselves and their thinking away from the

pressure of the classroom and the expectations of verbal

eloquence. Add it to rubrics.

5. Use Digital Portfolios

Not only should you set students up with these online repositories

for digital artefacts, you should frequently review what goes into

them. Analyze the changes you see in student work, including

content knowledge.35

6. Connect Students to Networks

As students connect to networks, the learning process will plug

them in, not just to one teacher, or 25 classmates, or eight texts,

but to something much larger -- and more able to interact with

students organically. Direct them toward communities and

resources that can help move them toward knowing and

understanding.

7. Information can be obtained from reading, or listening a

lecture, watching a webinar or demonstration etc. The information

sharing (or direct instruction) is also the part where students'

preferences for getting information are seen to have an impact on

their learning and engagement.

8. Students are more engaged in their assignments when they

get to choose from a selection. It is also harder for a student to

explain why s/he did not finish the homework s/he got to choose.

But the choices must be real, not just the topic of your essay.

9. The best practice is to have students justify their choice for an

assignment or assessment, because this reveals the filters

students use to choose their approach in learning and

engagement.

10. Formative assessment (especially in the form of timely and

individualized feedback) seems to be an under-utilized practice in

education, both in K-12 and in higher education.

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NUTRITION

1. Eating a diet rich in vegetables and fruits as part of an

overall healthy diet may reduce risk for heart disease, including

heart attack and stroke.

2. Diets rich in foods containing fibre, such as some vegetables

and fruits, may reduce the risk of heart disease, obesity, and

type 2 diabetes.

3. Eating vegetables and fruits rich in potassium as part of an

overall healthy diet may lower blood pressure, and may also

reduce the risk of developing kidney stones and help to

decrease bone loss.

4. Helps you maintain a healthy weight: Eating right and

maintaining a healthy weight can lead to a better lifestyle. If you

focus on good nutrients, coupled with good quality,

unprocessed foods such as vegetables, fruits and lean

proteins, you will maintain a healthy weight. Of course, exercise

is also an important part of this regimen, so be sure to work this

into your daily schedule.

5. Boosts immune system: Are you frequently sick, or catching

every cold that's going around the office? This may be because

you have low immunity. Boosting your immune system with the

right food is important. We all know how Vitamin C boosts

immunity. Including a lot of fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and

grains in your diet will give you the nutrients you require to boost

your immune system.

6. Delays ageing: How many times have you looked at a

person and thought he/she was much younger, but were

shocked when they revealed their actual age? Yes, many

people look much younger than they actually are just because

they have been eating the right nutrients. Eating healthy will not

only delay the ageing process but also keep you fit and healthy.

7. Protects teeth and bones: Healthy, perfect teeth and

bones even when you are in your late 60s or 70s are an

indication that you have taken a lot of care in terms of your diet.

Including dairy products in your meals like yogurt, milk, cheese,

which are good sources of calcium, will help you in getting

strong teeth and bones.37

8. Improved Energy: Eating healthy carbohydrates such as

whole grains, vegetables and fruits will help keep your energy

levels stable throughout the day because they break down into a

slow stream of sugar in your blood. Conversely, eating mostly

refined carbohydrates such as candy, French fries and white

bread will lead to spikes and dips in your blood sugar, which can

cause you to go through mood swings and have trouble focusing

on daily tasks. The American Council on Exercise recommends

eating a nutritious breakfast, such as oatmeal with berries, to

reduce early morning sluggishness. Follow up with small “slow

carb” snacks between meals for sustained energy.

9. Weight Maintenance:

10. Healthy Heart: You increase your risk of heart disease if your

diet is rich in saturated fat, Trans fat, cholesterol and sodium.

11.Reduced Diabetes Risk: You are more likely to get Type 2

diabetes if most of the carbohydrates you eat are refined.

Conversely, the bran and fibre in whole grains slowly increase

your blood sugar and insulin levels and place less stress on your

insulin-producing machinery, according to the Harvard School of

Public Health. Whole grains also contain vitamins, minerals and

photochemical that may also play a role in lowering your risk of

Type 2 diabetes.

12. Healthy Brain.

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GOAL SETTING

By setting goals students can:

1. Improve their academic performance

2. Increase their motivation to achieve

3. Increase pride and satisfaction in performance

4. Improve their self-confidence

Here are 10 tips for creating action plans and action items with

students.

1. Use verb-noun structure. Action items must drive the student

to action—not simply be part of a “to do” list. Each action item

should begin with a verb: “Attend every class,” “Review notes with

study partner before major tests,” “Finish homework each night.”

General goals are important, but students should also focus on

goals that are specific to their classes. When I return corrected

papers to my students, I make a list of three action items for

improvement, such as: “Proofread to catch run-on sentences,”

“Provide literary evidence to support your claim,” and “Point to

broader implications in your conclusion.” A student can create

similar action items to improve in any subject.

2. Plan strategically and tactically. The strategic part of goal-

setting asks students to plan with the big picture in mind: "Get an A

in English," "Write an accurate lab report," "Complete 26 hours of

community service," "Join the track team."

The tactical part of an action plan asks students to break that big

picture into smaller, doable increments. If the student's action plan

includes “Get an A in English,” his/her action items need to include

the steps to achieve that goal: “Read 10 pages each night to finish

my book on time, “Annotate each soliloquy,” “Attend extra help

sessions.”

3. Recognize when help is needed. Sometimes students aren't

able to accomplish their goals without help from other people or

sources.

4. Stop and reassess. About once a month, stop and reassess

action plans with students. Sometimes circumstances and

variables change, and those changes can affect students' goals.

Make both you and the student ask questions like, “Are you still

going down the right path?” “Have any variables changed that will

affect your plan?”39

5. Review action plans regularly. It's also important for students to

regularly check in with their action plans. I used to tell students to

keep their action plans in the front of their binders so they could

see them and think about them often. Now I encourage students

to keep their plans in the Notes section of their iPods or smart

phones where they can be reminded of them frequently.

6. Include a timeline. Some action plans and action items may be

ongoing, while others have specific time requirements. For

example, for seniors applying to college, action items with

deadlines are critical. Make sure students include timelines when

applicable, and encourage them to sync those timelines with their

calendars to achieve the best results.

7. Identify obstacles to success. Creating action items is key—but

identifying what stands in the way of students' success is also an

important piece of the puzzle.

8. Include parents and families. Having student action plans with

strong action items can help offset the negative feelings and

anxiety that parent-teacher conferences sometimes cause (for

both parents and teachers). Focusing on an action plan allows

students and parents to work out action items and fosters a true

collaborative spirit. It also restores power to the student, lessens

resentment, and gives hope.

9. Aim for progress—not perfection. Sometimes improvement

takes time. Students may not be able to accomplish all the action

items on their action plans. Aiming for progress—rather for than

for perfection—will allow students to maintain perspective,

celebrate achievements, and continue persevering towards their

goals.

10. Have fun! Not all goals have to be academic. Students can

create action plans for relaxation and fun, too.

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The Advantages of Rainwater Harvesting

1. Rainwater Harvesting is an effective and eco friendly method

of reducing water usage in your home, which will lead to

reduced water bills.

2. Reduce water consumption.

3. Rainwater Harvesting systems are the perfect solution which

will significantly increase the efficiency of your water usage.

4. . To reduce run off loss.

5. To avoid flooding of roads.

6. To raise the water table by recharging ground water.

7. To reduce ground water contamination.

8. Suitable for Irrigation: As such, there is little requirement for

building new infrastructure for the rainwater harvesting

system. Most rooftops act as a workable catchment area,

which can be linked to the harvesting system. This also

lessens the impact on the environment by reducing use of fuel

based machines.

9. Rainwater is free from many chemicals found in ground water,

making it suitable for irrigation and watering gardens. In fact,

storing large reservoirs of harvested water is a great idea for

areas where forest fires and bush fires are common during

summer months.

10. Reduces Demand on Ground Water: With increase in

population, the demand for water is also continuously

increasing. The end result is that many residential colonies

and industries are extracting ground water to fulfill their daily

demands. This has led to depletion of ground water which has

gone to significant low level in some areas where there is

huge water scarcity.

11. Reduces Floods and Soil Erosion: During rainy season,

rainwater is collected in large storage tanks which also helps

in reducing floods in some low lying areas. Apart from this, it

also helps in reducing soil erosion and contamination of

surface water with pesticides and fertilizers from rainwater

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Usage of smart phones

1. Students learn in a way they are comfortable. There is a

widespread use of smart phones by younger children. More

and more students know how to use them and they are

becoming the most used 'tool' by children.

2. Students are able to get answers quickly. Smartphone's

provide the ability to get answers quickly. A student may not

ask for clarification to a question he or she has in an open

classroom hence the use of a smart phone in a classroom

setting can provide those answers.

3. The use of the smart phones allows for social learning. Smart

phones can allow students to work in groups on projects,

sharing information and discoveries. Therefore, the students

can move toward a common goal, in a format they are

comfortable using.

4. Cell phones encourage collaborative learning. Students can

share notes and reminders faster and easier with mobile

devices.

5. Cell phones can be used as memory aids. Students can

document their lessons by taking pictures and/or videos to

enhance retention. With smart phones, learning can also be

more interactive and fun.

6. Cell phones can be used as paper and pencil. Students can

use their phones for taking down notes and even for saving

reminders.

7. Smart phone also has a GPS which can be used to locate

place that are new to you. When travelling to unknown places

it is a good idea to have a GPS to help you find the place you're

looking for. Smart phones will help makes your tour navigable.

8. Very useful in emergency situations

9. Great equipment in order to improve knowledge

10. Get to know what happen around the world

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Disadvantages of Mobile Phones for Students

1. Playing games every time.

2. Change their way to some unwanted thing.

3. Sleepless nights and get tired: When students playing games

on mobile phone, they don't care about time as they

concentrate fully on the game. Most of the student chooses

night bed time for playing. Because no one would disturb

them. So they play till 2 or 3 in the early morning unless

parents come and shout them to sleep. Some students

choose the sleeping time for chatting with friends. Chatting

also makes them sleep at very late. Do you know what

happens if they sleep at late? Next day they get tired which

doesn't make them concentrate on subjects.

4. Disturbed other students: Mobile phones disturbing other

students. One are when there is an important lecture going on

and if your mobile phone rings on that time, it will disturb the

whole class.

5. Some students want to have a mobile phone, but their parents

don't allow them to keep one. Such students mentally

disturbed when they see the next bench student having a

mobile phone.

6. Reduced to spend time with family

7. Cell phones cause distraction. Students can easily be

distracted when their phones ring or vibrate, and the learning

process will be totally disrupted when the students start to

send and read messages or make and receive calls.

8. Cell phones can be health hazards. Constant exposure to the

radiation emitted by mobile phones may be bad for the

students.

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